Team Lead Energy Trading & Portfolio Management

Company Description

Hildegard-Knef-Platz 3, 10829 Berlin, Germany

As a full-service provider of clean energy solutions, we supply residential and commercial customers not only with solar modules and systems, as well as energy storage, but also offer integrated services and solutions such as electricity contracts and power contracting. This ensures access to 100% clean energy. From our two locations in Germany - Bitterfeld, Solar Valley with the Qcells Technology, Quality, Innovation & Training Center, and Berlin, Schöneberg with the Qcells Sales & Business Development Center - we manage Qcells' sales in Europe and oversee technology and innovations worldwide.

Job Description

Leading Activities in Trading, Portfolio Management, and Origination

You will coordinate trading activities by monitoring wholesale markets, conducting market analyses, and proposing hedging/trading strategies. Execution of trading deals will be within the Qcells risk management framework (VaR, volume limit, credit limits, etc.). Additionally, you will develop new trading-related business and energy services in close cooperation with sales colleagues.

Operating Qcells Virtual Power Plant (VPP)

You will manage, monitor, and optimize generation plants connected to the Qcells VPP. This includes creating trading and marketing strategies for Qcells' flexible assets and decentralized energy resources (DER). You will also develop strategic business models for Qcells customers, such as Direct Marketing, Flex Trading, green balancing pools, and full supply solutions, in close collaboration with sales teams.

You enable your team with transformational leadership

You will organize and develop the team, leading recruiting activities, supporting employee development, and managing the team's budget.

Stakeholder of the Hedging Committee

As a key stakeholder in the hedging committee, you will influence hedging strategies, ensure compliance with risk management policies, and collaborate with senior management to align hedging activities with overall business objectives.

Qualifications

• A completed university degree in a relevant field related to the energy sector
• Demonstrated leadership experience, with the ability to effectively manage and inspire a team
• Strong project management experience, with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong analytical thinking and numerical agility, capable of making data-driven decisions
• Profound knowledge of German energy market conditions, including key players and current trends
• Business fluency in both German and English, enabling effective communication across different teams and stakeholders

Additional Information

Warm Welcome
Indulge in a distinctive onboarding experience featuring unique welcome training and personalized orientation plans with your dedicated mentor.

Development Odyssey and Premium Compensation
Immerse yourself in a realm of continuous learning, complemented by a compensation package that stands at the pinnacle of international standards.

Financial Security and Well-being
Revel in financial security through asset-building contributions, comprehensive company pension plans, and accident insurance tailored to ensure your well-being.

Flexibility and Leisure
Craft your work hours with flexibility, relish a generous allotment of 30 vacation days, and embrace the liberating mobility of remote work. Post-work, explore exclusive Corporate Benefits for discounted shopping across various online platforms.

Health and Wellness with Q.CARE
Prioritize your health with our Q.CARE program, offering flu vaccinations, invigorating massages, and thorough preventive check-ups.

Tailor Your Benefits
Customize your own benefits with the Pluxee Card, granting you a monthly allowance of 40€ for dining and shopping. Utilize the card to treat your palate or save money on groceries during your shopping endeavors.

Mobility Support
Explore the world with a subsidy for the Germany-wide travel ticket or travel stylishly with a company-provided bicycle. Our office is conveniently situated directly at Südkreuz, ensuring excellent accessibility.

Community through Qclubs and Employee Events
Join the Qcells Clubs and immerse yourself in unforgettable moments and athletic pursuits at our employee events hosted in the Q-Lounge. Welcome to the Q-Team!